Gotta Stop (Messin' About)

"Gotta Stop (Messin' About)" is a song by English singer-songwriter Leo Sayer, released in 1978. The song is a disco-influenced pop track, known for its upbeat tempo and Sayer's distinctive vocal performance. It was a significant commercial success for Sayer, reaching the top of the charts in several countries, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. In the United States, it peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's lyrics deal with themes of indecision and the need to make a firm commitment in a relationship. The phrase "Messin' About" is a British English idiom, generally meaning to waste time, fool around, or act carelessly. The song's title thus implies a call for a cessation of frivolous behavior and a move towards a more serious and committed relationship. "Gotta Stop (Messin' About)" remains one of Sayer's signature songs and a popular example of late-1970s disco-pop.